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Have you heard of our Moms Demand Action Executive Director, Angela Ferrell-Zabala?

A lifelong advocate for justice and equality, Angela has spent over 25 years organizing for change—from advancing racial equity and reproductive rights to leading the nation's largest network of volunteers in the fight to end gun violence.

As a mom of four, Angela brings both personal conviction and decades of organizing experience to this fight.

Recently, a dedicated group of supporters shared some questions with Angela about the future of the gun safety movement under the Trump administration.

Read below to see what she has to say in response:

As the Trump Administration continues to do its damage, I am overwhelmed with the harm being caused in every social justice arena, and so are many of the people around me. During times like these, how can we stay engaged with the work of gun violence prevention and grow our movement?

"We stay engaged by leaning on our community of volunteers, survivors, and partners. And sometimes, we have to step away to sustain our engagement long-term. I know that if I'm not finding joy and filling my cup, I won't be able to pour back into others. That's when I take a break, put on some good music, and dance it out with my kiddos.

None of us have to do everything, but each of us has a role to play. That's how we keep going. If you're feeling overwhelmed, you can start simply by having a conversation with a neighbor about secure firearm storage.

We also have to remind ourselves how much of our progress on this issue has been made in statehouses. We've been doubling down on our state and local work this year, because we know folks can't rely on the federal government to keep us safe."

I live in an area where there is little political will to make change, and it feels like gun violence prevention will never catch on. How do I continue to fight when my legislators will never agree with me?

First, I want to say your work still matters. Showing up for the safety of your loved ones will always matter. Even when your legislators won't listen, your community is listening—and you're planting the seeds of change.

We also know that to tackle a crisis this big, we need holistic change. Handing out gun locks and secure storage information can be life-saving. Partnering with local organizations that connect people to housing, food, or healthcare: that's violence prevention, too. And normalizing conversations in your community about what safety really means? That's how culture shifts.

Of course, we'll always fight to pass gun safety laws. But it's these small, everyday actions that make the impossible suddenly possible.

Moms Demand Action has been working to end gun violence for over a decade, but gun violence continues to be a problem in our country. I'm so discouraged. Is anything working?

"This work holds so much tragedy, and it can be hard to feel hopeful when every day, communities are devastated by gun violence.

But we have to remember where this movement started, and where we are now. We've passed life-saving laws state after state. We've stopped the gun lobby from pushing through their most dangerous bills. We've trained hundreds of volunteers to run for office and win. And we've put gun violence on the national agenda in a way it wasn't before.

It's impossible to measure how many lives we've saved through this work. But I know this: if we weren't here pushing back against the gun industry, the gun lobby, and complacent lawmakers, we'd be so much farther from ending this crisis for good."

Angela's leadership represents the best of this movement: determined, strategic, and grounded in community. Under her direction, Moms Demand Action and Everytown are proving that even in the most challenging political moment, progress is still possible.

And your continued support is what makes that possible. If you're ready to help Angela, our volunteers at Moms Demand and Students Demand Action, and our movement take on the gun lobby's reckless agenda, protect children and communities from gun violence, and save lives, please consider making a contribution to the Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund today.

Together, we can build a safer future for every community in America.

–Everytown for Gun Safety